This research started in 1991 in the Animal Biology Department of the Science Faculty, after becoming independent of a previous and largest research group. Their components have extensive knowledge in the study of conservation biology of terrestrial vertebrates, which has enabled them to develop new lines of research. This research group was a pioneer in the study of conservation biology of terrestrial vertebrates at the University of Granada.

The main lines of research are as follows:

- Conservation biology.

- Biology and ecology of birds of prey.

- Herpetology.